Claude Howard Mathis

Claude Howard Mathis was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on July 15, 1947 to Claude Thomas Mathis and Lucy Hilda Burlingham Mathis. He went to be with our Lord on June 10, 2020 in Jonesboro, Louisiana after a lengthy illness. Claude was preceded in death by his parents, Claude T and Lucy, also by his brother Adrian Thomas Mathis. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer Jo Mathis, 4 children; Claude Howard Mathis II (Duck) and wife Michelle, Constance Victoria Mathis Helmick (Tina) and husband Joe, Monica Ann Bourque Hill and husband Michael, and Nathan John Mathis and wife Brandi, 2 step-children; Joshua Aucoin Jr and Mark Aucoin, 11 grandchildren; Matt and wife Valarie, Bree, Courtney, Bridget, Chelsea, James, Brooke, Dalton, Howie, Tristan, and Alyssa and 5 great-grandchildren; Brody, Baylor, Olivia, Ella and Ren, 2 brothers; Frankie Mathis and wife Pam and John Mathis and wife Sharon, also numerous nieces and nephews and many many friends. After graduating from Mansfield High School, Claude worked in the construction field until 1990 when he went to work at Winn Correctional Facility, where he later retired after 25 years. He was an avid hunter and spent a lot of time in the woods and going fishing with his boys. He also loved learning about history and his ancestors. Claude's favorite thing was to spend time with his family. As per Claude's wishes to not have a funeral, the family will have a private memorial on July 5th.